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Fans would flock to see their beloved Chargers, first at Balboa Stadium and then in Mission Valley, at the stadium once affectionately known as The Murph.

The Bolts gave San Diego an identity of being more than just a sleepy Navy town, from the distinctive lightning bolt logo on their helmets to the powder blue jerseys in the early years to the players who ended up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Every catch by Lance "Bambi" Alworth was graceful. Every pass by Dan Fouts had the potential to be a big one. Every big hit by Junior Seau seemingly could be felt in the upper deck.

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